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KBJ 128J

2013 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,831 mi
Last recorded11,831 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz 28028,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 128J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2013
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 11,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 11,718 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 11,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 11,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,881 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 10,497 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 10,108 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 9,548 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 9,548 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,356 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 8,906 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 8,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

play in N/S f top tronion/ king pin

Pass 20 Feb 2013 8,277 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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KBJ 128J is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 28,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBJ 128J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KBJ 128J registered?

KBJ 128J is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for KBJ 128J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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